Toni

""Toni: The Little Woodcarver"" is a children's novel written by Johanna Spyri and first published in 1920. The story follows a young boy named Toni, who lives in a small Swiss village with his mother and grandfather. Toni has a passion for woodcarving and dreams of becoming a master carver like his grandfather. However, his mother disapproves of his hobby and wants him to focus on his studies instead. Despite his mother's wishes, Toni continues to carve in secret and becomes friends with a wealthy Englishwoman who recognizes his talent and offers to pay for his education. Toni's mother reluctantly agrees, and he goes to study in a nearby town. While there, Toni faces challenges and struggles to balance his studies with his passion for carving. He also learns valuable lessons about friendship, hard work, and perseverance. Throughout the novel, Spyri's vivid descriptions of the Swiss landscape and culture bring the story to life, and her emphasis on the importance of pursuing one's dreams and following one's heart makes ""Toni: The Little Woodcarver"" a timeless classic for readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.